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Saturday, 22 March 2014

Radio legend Star puts Jay Z on blast...says he's 50, not 43

Radio legend and culture critic Troi Torain popularly known as Star who became famous for
being outrageous on NYC radio, has revealed Jay Z's real age. According to him,
Jay Z is his age mate, and Star is almost 50. He made the revelation while speaking with a caller on his live radio show recently

I shouldn't blow this up, maybe because he doesn't promote it publicly, but Jay Z and I are the same exact age. I will be 50 May 3rd. He and I had this conversation so all these, he's 43, 42...that's just media bull shit!" Star, pictured right, said.

If Jay Z is truly 50, then he's the best looking 50 year old I've ever seen! He looks damn good for his age. Continue to listen to the radio conversation...

A Refreshing New Take on Daytime TV Talk Show

Inspire, inform, educate and empower are the keywords that define a new TV Talk show entitled The Edak Willie Show. Celebrating possibilities, offering engaging stories from ordinary individuals doing extraordinary things, shedding light on family and societal problems as well as engaging health practitioners on issues pertaining to health, vitality and productivity. Continue...

Night Out with Cuppy Episode 2: Valentine's @ London's Libertine!

As mentioned, one of the rising starlets we're all looking out for this year is Cuppy! Having let us tag along to her birthday gig at hotspot Jalouse London, she is back again. This time, In Episode 2, you see Cuppy all
loved up DJing on Valentine's Day behind the decks, doing one of the
things she knows how to, 'turning it up' with friends at
buzz-of-the-town club Libertine London.

Cuppy, is a student-by-day, has come on the scene making a name for herself as a DJ and also a Producer. Look out for more episodes and projects from this very talented young lady!

Afrocandy wants to have breast reduction surgery...

Afrocandy tells Saturday Tribune that she is about to have breast reduction surgery because the heaviness of her boobs is causing her back pain...

"I have been having back pain lately, and when I went to my doctor for
that, he said I was carrying load on my chest; that’s what’s causing it.
Also, I can’t jog, run, jump rope or dance as I would like to without
being conscious of the bouncing boobies. So, I wanna be able to do all
that and be pain-free."she said

Obesere to turn his rape scandal into a movie

Lol, the things you hear. Fuji star, Abass Akande aka Obesere has written a script centred around
the rape scandal he was recently involved in and is presently shopping
for actors who will interpret the role effectively.

Confirming this, his publicist Deola Adeoti said;

“The movie is targeted at unraveling the mystery behind the rape
scandal. A whole lot of things have been said about him in the past few
weeks, but I think this movie will tell the world the plain truth. Apart
from his own experience, Obesere is aware of some men who had been
blackmailed with this same scandal and he felt that it was high time he
exposed some of these women of evil.”

New Video: King Klin - Red Cups

King Klin's debut single 'Red Cups' now has a video directed by Unlimited L.A and featuring guest appearances from celebrated VJs Denrele Edun and Dayo Dane. The pop number on which Klin sings
about having a good comes
alive with the fun-filled and colourful video. Enjoy...

People call out Vogue for using Kim K on its cover (Read reactions)

True Vogue readers have been threatening to boycott the magazine and some have even gone as far as canceling their Vogue subscription just hours after the mag unveiled its April issue with Kim K and Kanye on the cover. Their beef is with Kim, who they feel does not qualify to be on the cover of the 'prestigious' Vogue USA.

And there are reports that super model Kate Upton was dropped from the cover for Kimye. Continue to read reactions from people who are really disappointed..

Wizkid and girlfriend Tania Omotayo have parted ways?

According to a Punch report, Wizkid and his longtime girlfriend, Tania Omotayo have parted ways. I don't know how true this is, if I were in Nigeria, I would have been able to find out ASAP! Anyway, if it's not true, I'm sure either Wizkid or Tania will refute the story on social media. But will bring an update on this later...(like some of you care lol).. for now read the Punch report below...

Before now, sensational singer, Wizkid
and his pretty babe, Tania Omotayo, used to be an item. But it seems
things are no longer at ease between the young couple.

In fact, it looks like they have carried
their ‘beef’ to the social media going by what they posted on their
Instagram pages earlier in the week.

Tania had posted a picture with the
caption, ‘just because you love somebody so much does not mean they are
the right one for you.’

New Video: Timix - Agbara

Shortly after the release of the critically acclaimed Mind Full Madness mixtape, TiMiX brings to you the visuals for the record 'Agbara'.
The video, shot in Lagos and directed by Damiereel, buttresses the essence of
the song's message "Hallelujah l'Agbara" (Hallelujah is powerful) by
portraying TiMiX's mystical journal to redemption. You can be sure to expect
even more from TiMiX very shortly. For now kick back and be entertained...

Photos: Jim Iyke and Dencia on Live @ Battersea

Dencia & Jim Iyke sat on the red couch with Adesope Olajide & talked everything from controversy to talent on Vox Africa’s hit show, Live @ Battersea recently. Continue to see more photos from their visit...

Video: Eight pregnant teenage girls rescued from Ogun baby factory

Eight pregnant young girls were rescued yesterday by the Ogun State
police command from a baby factory located at 9 Sebanjo Crescent, off
Fabolude Busstop, Akute area of Ifo LGA of Ogun State.

Speaking on the incident, the State Police Commissioner, Ikemifuna
Okoye, said police intervention was made possible by a tip off. The
operator of the baby factory is 26 year old Angela Chigoeze who says she operates a herbal clinic...and sells the babies for N300,000

The police say investigation is still ongoing as there are other accomplices in the business. Continue to watch the video...

Funny new video from Etisalat....

Video: Dencia fiercely defends Whitenicious on Channel 4 News

Dencia was featured on Channel 4 News yesterday where she fiercely defended her skincare product, Whitenicious. The interviewer tried to go in but Dencia stood her ground. She also reacted to Lupita's comments about her product. Continue to watch the video..

Chris Brown not eating, sleeping, going crazy in jail

“He’s not eating, not sleeping, and he’s out of his mind. He talks to
himself. He’s tired and frustrated and feels like he’s trapped like a
small hamster in a cage.”

“He only drinks water and the watered-down orange juice they give him.
They slide him peanut butter and jelly sandwiches or bread with some
five-year-old baloney, but he doesn’t eat that. He wouldn’t even let his
dogs eat that. Chris is suffering. He’s going crazy. He has been
stripped of everything. He doesn’t even have underwear on. He’s got
nothing and no one.”

Popular broadcaster and Yeni Kuti's ex husband Femi Segun dies

Popular broadcaster, PR guru, humanist, businessman, speaker, master compere, Yeni Kuti's ex husband and renowned writer, Mabel Segun's son, Femi Segun, has passed away. He died today at a Lagos hospital due to complications from multiple injuries he sustained from an accident he had with
his powerbike last week Friday, March 14th. He's survived by wife and 2 daughters, Rolari & Fikemi.

Her dream finally comes true. Kim K covers Vogue USA..with Kanye

One of Kim's dreams has always been to be on the cover of Vogue USA but
Vogue editor Anna Wintour didn't think Kim was 'right' for the
cover...then enters Kanye who managed to convince Ms Wintour..and voila...it's finally happened, though she shares the April cover with
her man. Continue to see more photos...

Kenya female lawmakers stage walkout as polygamy law is passed

It was a sitting filled with drama today in Kenya's parliament as female
members of the assembly staged a walkout during proceedings in the
parliament. Their grievance was as a result of a new law their male
counterparts all favored which they see as derogatory to
the rights of Kenyan women.

Prior to today when the Kenyan Marriage Amended Bill was passed into
law, it was customary in Kenya for men to seek the permission of their
first wife before bringing in another woman as second wife or even marry
as many as they want. The men obviously woke up from their slumber and
decided to remove that clause in their constitution and this infuriated
the women big time. Continue..

Mary Konye jailed for 12 years for acid attack on Naomi Oni

The jealous girlfriend who threw acid in the face of Nigerian girl Naomi Oni while wearing a veil as a disguise in December 2012 has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for the vicious attack. Mary Konye, 22, (pictured left) was sentenced today March 21 at Snarebrook Crown Court in the UK. Naomi, also 22, was not in court for the hearing today

Naomi suffered burns to her face. leg, arm and chest in the attack that left her scarred for life. Do you think 12 years is appropriate for the crime?

Susan Chanel Skin Beauty Skin Line

Susan Chanel Skin Beauty Line was initiated as a means to an
end for African Women Skin Disorder. The average African skin is posed to
different disorders and imperfection due to the nature of our weather, poor
diet, poor skin care routine and the quest for perfection with the wrong skin
product containing harsh chemicals that causes damage to the skin.

Susan is a graduate of psychology from the prestigious
University of Lagos, her quest and passion for the beauty and well being
prompted her to start her skin care line, to restore confidence and beauty in
African women. Continue...

Wait a minute, did Jim Iyke propose to Nadia just for the cameras?

On yesterday's episode of Jim Iyke's reality show, Jim Iyke Unscripted, the actor proposed marriage to his girlfriend, actress Nadia Buari. He later said the ring he presented to her was a 6-carat diamond ring he designed himself and made in different countries.

After the episode aired and the news broke, fans congratulated Nadia on her new status as Jim Iyke's fiancee, but her tweets a few hours ago suggests there's more going on.

Remember when Jim's other girlfriend, Jamaican Kentura Hamilton said she was used on Jim's reality show and she wasn't really how she was portrayed and a lot of things they did in the show together was staged? Well, Nadia is singing a similar tune...or maybe I'm just reading too much meaning into what she wrote...check on her tweets after the cut and tell us what you think...

Rev. Chris Okotie writes on the NIS employment test tragedy

B’Haram writes Army, threatens to attack Maiduguri barracks

The members of the Boko Haram Sect have
written to the 7th Division of the Nigerian Army threatening to attack
Maimalari Barracks on Friday (today), Punch reports. Read full report below...

Investigations revealed that security had
been beefed up in the Maimalari Barracks which has the Headquarters of
the 7th Infantry Division of the Artillery Corps, the Ordinance, the
Signal and other crucial units of the Army in Maiduguri.

It was gathered that while security
agents saw the letter as a ploy to instill fear into security
operatives, all efforts were being made to ward off any attack on the
foremost military formation in the North-East.

Jumia Fashion just went High-streetwith +20,000 Fashion Items

These days style is everything from the clothes you wear to
how you wear them or to what occasion you choose to wear them for. Style and fashion
go side by side and that is not any different in Nigeria. With the latest
fashion trends spiking up, there is always a need to continue shopping for
latest pieces that will fit into the latest trend or go with your love for
fashion.

This week In Nigeria you can now shop over 20,000 fashion
items online from just one fashion store. This is Nigeria’s largest fashion
store online and they have some of your best high street brands locally and
internationally. Continue...

A Nigerian woman suffering from a life-threatening condition
has been treated at a hospital in Ras Al Khaimah in UAE after allegedly being refused
surgery in Nigeria, 7daysindubai reports...

Victoria Odita was rushed to RAK Hospital in critical condition as a
result of an incisional hernia in her abdomen, which caused her
intestines to hang out of her body.

It’s thought the hernia developed following Odita’s four caesarian
sections, which left her abdominal wall very weak and eventually allowed
her intestines to push through. Doctors at RAK Hospital performed
complicated surgery that saved her life.

Reps Probe petroleum minister for N10billion private jet expenses

The House of Representatives yesterday passed a
resolution to probe the expenditures of the Minister of Petroleum
Resources, Mrs Diezani Alison-Maduekwe, on a private jet she allegedly
charters for private use and maintains with public funds.

According to the sponsor of the bill, Hon Samuel Adejare who
represents Lagos State, the minister maintains the jet with
500,000euros or N130 million monthly

"Thus, in the last two
years, the minister has committed at least
N3.120bn to maintaining the private jet, which is used solely for her
personal needs and those of her immediate family, which is an appalling
act"he said. He said the frequent use of the Jet by the Minister and her
family members has caused an estimated N10billion to be spent on it for
maintenance, fuel, payment of crew members, hanger rentage and others.

Photos: Rihanna steps out in see-through skirt over pink underwear

Dear young girls of the world, this is not how to dress. Biko leave Rihanna and her antics..don't copy! The singer was photographed going to dinner last night wearing a completely see-through net skirt over a pair of bright pink underwear, paired with a stomach-baring white sweater. She looked stylish tho! Another up-close pic after the cut...Read more >>

Nigeria Customs Service registers record numbers of PAAR generation

Since the
implementation of the recently released New Import Guidelines, Procedures and Documentation
Requirements, which now gives the Nigeria Customs Service the sole responsibility
of Destination Inspection (inspecting goods at the port of entry into Nigeria),
there has been a tremendous leap in the number of Pre Arrival Assessment
Reports (PAAR) generated. As a proof, the 13th week into PAAR
implementation registered record numbers. Continue...Read more >>

Government should stop giving actors money - John Okafor

Popular actor, John Okafor, in a recent chat with Punch, criticised the recent visit of
the Actors’ Guild of Nigeria to President Jonathan.

Okafor, popularly known as Mr Ibu, said he had beef with those who went to visit the president because the president is yet to set his
priorities right with regard to Nollywood.

“The government should stop giving
Actors’ Guild cash, because we don’t know how to handle it. Some people
will go to the office, process the money and squander it and we (actors)
never benefit from such goodwill.

“If they (government) can give us a
structure or land, we (actors) can go ahead and secure funds from
investors to build five-star hotels and other facilities on it, because
it will be a tourist haven. We can bring the Nigerian Censor’s board
into the same arena." Okafor tells Punch. Continue...

Drake already dumped Rihanna?

This report is most likely not true...but it's an interesting read. Culled from MediaTakeOut! Enjoy...

MediaTakeOut.com reported yesterday that the day after Rihanna left
Drake (the pair spent the week together), Rih was getting her back blown out on the dancefloor by some West Indian dude.

Well
MediaTakeOut.com can officially report...the two of them are broken up! This ain't rumor either y'all . . . it's fact. And yes, we came
prepared to show receipts!!

We spoke with a person close to
Drake's OVO crew, who told us that Drake kicked Rihanna off his tour...because she was acting up. According to our snitch, after spending the
week with Rihanna, Drake hit it repeatedly...and quit it!

Grovesnor Second Anniversary Give Away

Grosvenor,
the exclusive maker of fabulous luxury shirts celebrates her second
year anniversary in Nigeria with the grand opening of a new outlet in
Trinity Mall along Obafemi Awolowo way Ikeja Lagos on 22nd march 2014.

To mark this anniversary, Grosvenor is giving her customers the opportunity to buy two shirts for the price of three. Continue...

Thursday, 20 March 2014

Photos: Jim Iyke proposes to Nadia Buari with 6 carat diamond ring

On today's episode of Jim Iyke Unscripted, Jim proposed to his Ghanaian girlfriend actress Nadia Buari...and she said yes! Jim said he designed the 6 carat diamond ring he presented to Nadia himself in different countries, including Sierra Leone, Ghana and Liberia and it was finished in London.

Big congrats to them. Another celebrity wedding coming your way. Continue to see more photos...

Photos: D'banj unveils Koko Garri at One Campaign launch

One Ambassador D'banj unveiled his new product, Koko Garri, at the One Do Agric Campaign launch which held today at the Transcorp
Hilton in Abuja, as the first intended product to come out from his company, Koko Holdings. Continue to see more photos...